Although technology facilitates more connections across the globe than ever before, technological advancements do not always contribute to healthy emotional well-being. Most teens spend nine hours on social media every day. Over the course of their lives, your kids will spend about 5 years, 4 months on social media. They’ll only spend 1 year, 3…
Read MoreFailure is key to maturity. Failure forces kids to re-assess their goals, change their strategies, and learn. When kids avoid failure, they do not grow toward independence. In 2012, 36 percent of 18- to 31-year-olds in the US were living with their parents. But the consequences are even more severe than moving your 20-year-old home. Fear of…
Read MorePerhaps you made News Year’s Resolutions to exercise or eat more vegetables — in essence, to keep your body healthy. Or maybe you would like to improve your memory. Those are great goals… but they’re not enough. You also need to keep your brain healthy. Just like a muscle, your brain needs nourishment and activity to…
Read MoreThe emotions of your brain You text to connect, we all do. But did you know that when you text, your brain actually gets a positive chemical response? Science continually points out how important direct human connection is, even on social media. When people in stressful situations connect with family and friends in person or…
Read MoreNatural Help for ADHD? I have often wanted science to prove the efficacy of homeopathic alternatives for treating ADHD. Finally, a growing body of evidence has emerged that illuminates the potential effectiveness of natural remedies to treat ailments like pain, focus, mood, anxiety, and depression. As you know, healthy remedies contain natural resources. In correct…
Read MoreIt’s the same drill every year—check lists of generic school supplies. But the one thing that creates the most stress and anxiety is homework, so why not be prepared to soothe your student’s worry. Your student’s unique needs call for sensory stimulating school supplies. Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Everything your child needs to succeed…
Read MoreTechnology is one of — if not the — greatest arguments in homes today. You know this. What you might not know is how to win the battles you face with your kids every day. Your War Phones and iPads are important tools, but can become dangerous addictions. Technology’s Helpful… Phones allow our kids to…
Read MoreWe are smack dab in the middle of the most depressing months of the year, especially for women and children with ADHD. Most people who suffer from winter depression — or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) — don’t bounce back until early May. And, according to Dr. Robert Levitan, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of…
Read MoreAccountability is a difficult thing to establish, but it is a key component to increasing your likelihood of success. If someone is checking up on you, then you are more likely to complete the task with integrity despite obstacles or fatigue. Knowing you will have to respond, answer, or confess to someone ups the ante…
Read MoreAlmost half of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Only 8% achieve their resolutions, according to Forbes. Are you really surprised the number is so low? Be honest—how many times have your resolutions lasted all the way through the year? What about even through February? You’re not alone. Forbes said that 92% of people don’t keep…
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